Broncos and Bourbon

Chris Harris Jr. joins Phil Milani on the show to discuss his interest in possibly coaching in the future, remembering Super Bowl 50 and why Patrick Mahomes is the new GOAT. Chris also talks about the Broncos' 2024 season, areas Bo Nix can improve as a sophomore and the position needs this offseason for Denver to take the next step.

Nick Ferguson joins Phil Milani to recap the Broncos’ 10-7 turnaround season and look ahead to an important offseason for the organization. Nick talks about Bo Nix’s rookie campaign and offers a few areas where the new franchise QB can improve in order to avoid a sophomore slump. Nick also discusses his wish list for the Broncos’ offseason and talks about the importance of finding a pass catching...

Nick Kosmider, who covers the Denver Broncos for The Athletic, joins Phil Milani to preview this Sunday’s matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Nick discusses how he thinks Bo Nix will handle the pressure of making his playoff debut and breaks down the challenges the Broncos’ defense will face going up against Josh Allen. Nick also explains why Sean Payton will have to use his playoff experience to D...

Host of 'The Drive' on 104.3 The Fan in Denver, Zach Bye, joins Phil Milani to preview the season finale against the Kansas City Chiefs. Bye talks about the pressure facing the Broncos to clinch a playoff spot after losing their previous two games. Bye also discusses the up and downs that Bo Nix has go through during his rookie quarterback season. Bye also talks about how Pat Surtain II is the fav...

ESPN Senior Writer Jeff Legwold joins Phil Milani to discuss the Broncos' loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and how Denver can rebound to still make the playoffs. Legwold talks about how defenses around the league are forcing Bo Nix to make tough throws and how Sean Payton has adjusted his scheme to help. Legwold looks at the Denver defense and how it lives and dies by being so aggressive. Finally...

Hall of Famer Steve Atwater joins Phil Milani to talk about the Broncos' playoff chances and why this young team needs to cherish this opportunity. Atwater also talks about how Sean Payton has changed the mindset in the Denver locker room. Atwater also discusses Bo Nix's leadership and how he navigates being a captain and QB versus being a rookie. Atwater answers Phil's Phive and shares a story ab...

Romi Bean joins Phil Milani to discuss where the 8-5 Broncos stand at the Bye Week and explains why a late bye week will be helpful. Bean talks about how so many Broncos players, including Bo Nix, have developed and exceeded expectations this season. Bean also discusses the potential for the Broncos to make a run in the playoffs this year. She wraps up the conversation talking about what it's like...

Tyler Polumbus joins Phil Milani on the show to talk about Bo Nix's development this season and why he's looking so confident now. Polumbus also talks about why Sean Payton should be in the running for Coach of the Year. Polumbus shares a Peyton Manning story and also says he thinks the Broncos should make the playoffs this season. Polumbus wraps up answering Phil's Phive and offering career advic...

T.J. Ward joins Phil Milani on the show to talk about the recent No Fly Zone reunion and his thoughts on the Broncos 6-5 record ahead of facing the Las Vegas Raiders. Ward discusses the chances the Broncos will make the playoffs and also what he's seen from Bo Nix. Ward answers Phil's Phive and offers some stellar career advice. This week's bourbon review is of Maker's Mark.

Denver Post Sports Columnist Troy Renck joins Phil Milani to talk about why Bo Nix is now considered a franchise quarterback for the Denver Broncos. Renck talks about why teammates and coaches are drawn to Nix and also offers an interesting comp for Nix in Eagles QB Jalen Hurts. Renck also discusses why finishing the season with a winning record will go a long way in improving the Broncos' culture...

Brandon Stokley joins Phil Milani to discuss the Broncos' mindset ahead of facing the Kansas City Chiefs. Stokley discusses what he's seen from Bo Nix and the Broncos offense and how Sean Payton is trusting the rookie quarterback. Stokley also talks about how Denver's young wide receivers are growing together. Stokley shares some Peyton Manning stories, including what it's like being on the Mannin...

Aqib Talib joins Phil Milani this week to talk about the Broncos' 5-3 start, Bo Nix's confidence, Sean Payton's personality and how Pat Surtain II continues to impress. Talib also talks about Colorado Buffaloes star WR/DB Travis Hunter and if he thinks Hunter can play both offense and defense in the NFL. Talib also answers Phil's Phive and offers career advice. The bourbon review this week is Russ...

Mark Schlereth joins Phil Milani on Broncos and Bourbon this week to discuss Denver's 4-3 start and if the team can sustain this level of play and stay in the playoff picture. The FS1 host also discusses his film breakdown of Bo Nix and what the tape shows about his mechanics. Schlereth also talks about Sean Payton building a culture similar to Mike Shanahan's. The conversation wraps up some treme...

Parker Gabriel joins Phil Milani this week to break down the Denver Broncos 33-10 victory over the New Orleans Saints. The Denver Post beat reporter talks about what the win meant for Sean Payton, why we should see more running from Bo Nix and how the defense has been playing with confidence. Parker also discusses his favorite player growing up and offers some career advice. Phil wraps things up b...

Mike Klis joins Phil Milani this week to talk about how Sean Payton has changed the Denver Broncos' culture. Klis also discusses the development of Bo Nix and the offense. Klis looks back at the Broncos' 2023 head coaching search, as the team gets set to face Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers. Klis also talks about his new book, "The Elway Years: The Man Who Lifted the Denver Broncos to Pr...

Ryan Harris joins Phil Milani this week to discuss the next steps in Bo Nix's growth, how the offensive line has played so well and why he thinks the defense's success is sustainable. Harris also talks about the rivalry with the Las Vegas Raiders and shares an awesome Peyton Manning story. Harris also recalls some of his favorite memories from his career, including a magical run against the New En...

Nate Jackson joins Phil Milani to talk about the first win of the season for Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos and how they can continue to improve this week against the New York Jets. Nate Jackson discusses how Sean Payton might have extra motivation this week facing former Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Nate Jackson also talks about why this game must be about more than the quarterback matchu...

Jake Plummer joins Phil Milani to discuss how Bo Nix can improve ahead of the Denver Broncos' game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Plummer talks about how Sean Payton can help Nix succeed and why he believes Nix will turn things around. Jake Plummer also discusses whether or not John Elway or Peyton Manning can help Nix. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/jGa2JyEggzI?si=qrjsQdtQpQARA...

Former All-Pro CB Chris Harris Jr. joins Phil Milani to break down Bo Nix's NFL debut and preview what to expect from the rookie QB when he and the Broncos face the Steelers on Sunday. Chris also talks about how defenses try to trick young QBs and why he's been impressed by Nix despite giving him a C grade against Seattle.

Former Broncos DB Nick Ferguson joins Phil Milani to discuss what we can expect from Bo Nix in his NFL debut. Nick also describes what concerns him most about the Denver defense and why he's taking the OVER on 5.5 wins for the Broncos. Watch the full episode at https://www.youtube.com/@BroncosandBourbon